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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547,543.17, 755,601.62 and 305,829.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547,543.17, 755,601.62 and 305,829.18 is: 422,039.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547,543.17 : 755,601.62 = 305,829.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547,543.17/755,601.62 = 305,829.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547,543.17x = 755,601.62 × 305,829.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547,543.17x = 231,085,022,322.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,085,022,322.13/547,543.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,039.82

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